Barcelona and Atletico through, Arsenal avenged

AFP, PARIS

“We were a team without big maturity and stability after the defeat on Saturday [to Newcastle United in the Premier League]. After that, we played very well and kept possession in a comfortable way and after the first goal we played well,” he said.

Schalke remain in second spot after Basel were held by Steaua Bucharest, but Chelsea are well placed now to win the group.